We offer great benefits including excellent health insurance, Florida Retirement System participation and paid leave.
FULL TIME 8-HOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE
• Analyzes and determines repairs needed.
• Ensures that repairs are adequate and correct
• Observes and suggests repairs or preventive measures to eliminate/minimize road failures.
• Ensures that vehicles are properly repaired and maintained for safe, dependable
operation within minimum time and cost.
• Conducts general and major repairs on District owned vehicles.
• Performs engine tune-ups;, checks and/or changes plugs and points;, changes oil and
filters;, lubricates chassis and checks tires and batteries.
• Cleans, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds carburetors.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces brakes to include wheel cylinders, lines, master cylinders, brake
boosters, etc.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces clutches and torque converters.
• Replaces items such as fan belts, hoses, radiators, wiper blades, tires lights, controls, etc.
• Performs all phases of air conditioning repairs.
• Performs monthly vehicle inspection program.
• Overhauls vehicle motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Replaces universal joints, suspension components, and body and frame parts.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment as required.
• Furnishes and maintains adequate supply of hand tools necessary for repair and
maintenance duties.
• Assists in keeping the shop, all tools, and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
• Assists in the parts room and service window as needed.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Responds in emergency situations as required.
• Conducts onboard diagnostics, including regeneration, cylinder cut-off tests, compressor
tests, calibrations, and ECM updates.
• Reads and interprets diagnostic codes when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems, including identifying shorts in various types of
systems on school buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
2 years of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Specialized training in the following repairs and maintenance: gas and diesel engines, air
and hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, Allison and automatic transmissions,
electrical systems, and drive trains.
ASE certified in all phases of air conditioning repairs (preferred)
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
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Have a driver's license for 5 years with a good driving record.
Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsements within ninety (90) days of hire.
Pass state and federal fingerprint background investigation check.
Pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screening and federal Department of Transportation physical.
Manage heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as often as needed to move objects.
Additional information can be found on the web site https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/careers , by contacting Transportation at 1-850-767-4495 , or by Email: bustrans@bay.k12.fl.us .